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Faith Preparatory School

12100 Sw Academy Dr Arcadia, FL 34269

Tel: (941) 743-0098

www.faithprepschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 170 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,250
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 170 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,250
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Faith Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Faith Preparatory School
Nursery	30
Pre-K	105
Kind	15
5	10
8	10

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Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Total Students

170 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

15%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,250

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Tuition Notes

Registration fee of $500 Comprehensive fee of $350 Activities fee of $150

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Sheri Glastonbury

Admissions Associate

Julie Slabbinck

School Notes

Laurel Oaks is dedicated to educating the whole child through not only accelerated academics but also through experiential learning in Spanish, computers, drama and life skills.
Set in an environment that is conducive to learning outside in our wetlands, forest and even our farm give our students the opportunity to be exposed a variety of experiences that will broaden their horizons and create more critical thinking.

School Motto: We provide a high quality, faith-based educational program.

Small class sizes
Individualized academic programs to fit the need of each child
Yearly standardized testing results are more than 2 years above the national norm
Only school in the area to be able to provide the outdoor learning environment that we have.
A farm with gardens and animals is part of the curriculum from Preschool through 8th grade to give all students the opportunity to be hands on

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Faith Preparatory School cost?

Faith Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $6,250 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Faith Preparatory School?

The acceptance rate of Faith Preparatory School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

When is the application deadline for Faith Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Faith Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Florida is $13,762 for elementary schools and $14,551 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Florida is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).